Table 2.
Mechanical properties of membranes. Data were presented as average ± SD (n = 3)
| Sample | Peak stress [MPa] | Strain at break [%] | Yield stress [MPa] | Suture retention strength [N] | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/PCL | 21.6 ± 0.9 | 239 ± 8 | 9.3 ± 0.5 | 2.02 ± 0.08 | – |
| PU/PCL- Plasma | 20.5 ± 0.8 | 242 ± 9 | 9.4 ± 0.4 | 2.05 ± 0.02 | – |
| C2-E4 | 19.9 ± 0.9 | 242 ± 3 | 8.4 ± 1.1 | 2.0 ± 0.2 | – |
| C2-E8 | 20.1 ± 0.8 | 247 ± 6 | 8.6 ± 1.2 | 2.0 ± 0.3 | – |
| C2-E12 | 20.9 ± 0.5 | 241 ± 6 | 9.5 ± 0.3 | 2.06 ± 0.03 | – |
| Saphenous vein | 6 ± 4 | 83 ± 19 | NA | 1.96 ± 0.02 | [30,31] |
| Internal mammary artery | 4 ± 2 | 59 ± 15 | NA | 2.0 ± 1.2 | [30,31] |